dalan

or dal·lan

[ duh-lahn ]

noun

1. (in Persian and Indian architecture) a veranda or open hall for reception of visitors.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dalan¹

From the Persian word dālān

Example Sentences

Dalan works on the base and we actually met at the Single Marine and Sailor Program.

From The Daily Beast

By my head, said Dalan, thou shalt die therefore, and therewith he dressed his spear and his shield.

From Project Gutenberg

Didto dapit sa tabóc sa suba sa licód sa cacahuyan do-ol sa dalan.

From Project Gutenberg

In a large dalan or verandah all the family poojas were celebrated.

From Project Gutenberg